Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

A staggeringly intense shooter is about to take the world by storm. Read Review

War rages on in the fourth edition of Activision's acclaimed war game. For the first time in the series, Call of Duty moves away from WWII to the modern battlefield. Armed with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower, players are transported to treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory. The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistence, addictive and customizable gameplay.

Latest Articles for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

It's only days until the worldwide release of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. In case you are one of the few Call of Duty 4 players on the planet who hasn't already picked up the DLC Variety Map Pack, today is your lucky day. Word comes in that both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the DLC are now on sale for half the original price, for a limited time only. Read More »

Xbox Live's very own Major Nelson put out his weekly show (in MP3 form) which saw him chat it up with Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling. During the chat, Bowling revealed the latest numbers for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and confirmed to Nelson that over 13 million unique players are still cranking away on the game's online multiplayer modes.

'"The thing we learned the most [from Modern Warfare 1] was how much focus goes into multiplayer," said Rob when asked about what the team has learned from the first game and will be carrying through to Modern Warfare 2.' Read More »

Gamers find your Kevlar, because this weekend the bullets will fly as Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack hits half-price on the Xbox Live online entertainment network for a limited time. Starting Sept. 12 (12:01 am/PDT) and running through midnight on Sept. 14, Activision Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) blockbuster DLC by Infinity Ward will be available for 400 Microsoft Points. As part of the limited time offer, Xbox Live will also will host a Double XP Weekend, allowing players to earn twice as many Experience Points. Additionally, during the release, the limited edition Prestige gamer pics will also be made available, for free download on Xbox Live Marketplace. Read More »

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Authentic Advanced Weaponry – Featuring an available arsenal of more than 70 new and authentic weapons and gear from assault rifles with laser sites, claymore mines, .50 caliber sniper rifles, and M-249 SAW machine guns.

Coordinated Assault and Support – Delivering the most visceral action thriller ever, the title covers modern battle from the soldier to the satellite, where the need for air support is crucial to success. The adrenaline rush deployment enlists gamers to fast-rope from tactical helicopters, ride in an armada of attack choppers, utilize jets to remove enemy strongholds and even engage hostiles from thousands of feet above the ground inside a state of the art aerial gunship.

Cinematic Quality Graphics and Sound – Featuring stunning next-generation graphics, players will be drawn into the cinematic intensity of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Combine the lifelike graphics and the realistic battle chatter with the Call of Duty award-winning sound design and players will face battle as they never have before.

Unparalleled Depth to Multiplayer – The highly-anticipated multiplayer builds from the success of Call of Duty 2 deliver a persistent online experience for greater community action.